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The Latest Breaking News from the India Meteorological Department

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain again? IMD reveals how long relief from the heatwave will last in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad

Delhi-NCR Weather Yellow Alert: Delhi-NCR can expect partly cloudy skies today, May 31. Thunderstorms, dust storms, lightning, and strong winds are possible later in the day. Isolated light rain may occur. Widespread rain is not anticipated. Conditions will become drier from June 1, with temperatures rising. Cooler weather is expected…

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Delhi weather update: IMD issues yellow alert as light rain, lightning and strong winds likely

Delhi weather today: Delhi saw a drop in temperature on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for light rain and gusty winds. This weather is expected to continue on Sunday. Air quality improved significantly. Residents should stay cautious due to potential disruptions from strong winds and rain.

The Economic Times

Kolkata weather update: City sees rain and storms today, here’s what forecast says this week

Kolkata is bracing for another spell of stormy weather on Friday, May 29, with thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds expected in the afternoon. The city will experience generally cloudy skies with temperatures around 35°C. This wet spell is anticipated to continue through the weekend and into the following week, offering…

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Delhi rain: Thunderstorms disrupt flights; advisories issued by DIAL, IndiGo, Spicejet amid IMD's red alert

Delhi-NCR saw a sudden weather change with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for severe conditions. Flight operations were disrupted at Delhi Airport, with airlines advising passengers to check flight status. This weather brought relief from the recent heatwave. Residents are urged…

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Heavy rains, strong winds in Kerala; warnings in 12 districts

Kerala is experiencing heavy rains and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Ernakulam district and yellow alerts for 11 other districts. These alerts signify very heavy to heavy rainfall. Strong winds have caused property damage. The monsoon is expected to arrive early, around May…

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Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travel

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing Yatra on high alert. Authorities are halting pilgrims during adverse weather, while helicopter services are suspended due to poor visibility. A traffic diversion plan is in place for the Char…

The Economic Times

Delhi temperature today: Capital crosses 46°C, inches closer to record high; IMD predicts more scorching days ahead. Check latest forecast

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season as temperatures soared past 46 degrees Celsius, triggering severe heat stress and prompting emergency pollution control measures. The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for heatwave conditions, warning of little relief in the coming days. Warm nights are…

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When will monsoon season begin in India? IMD shares update on arrival & expected rainfall dates

India's monsoon season is set to begin soon. The India Meteorological Department predicts the southwest monsoon will reach Kerala around May 26. Heavy rainfall with lightning and strong winds are forecast for Kerala and Mahe. This arrival offers much-needed relief from intense summer heat across the country. Farmers eagerly await…

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Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: IMD sounds yellow alert for Bangalore, warns of rainfall and thunderstorms in state. Check details

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather today: Bengaluru is set to experience thunderstorms and rainfall on Monday, May 18, with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 33°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and most of interior Karnataka for the next three days, with an orange alert for parts…

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Heavy rain alert issued for Kerala

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts in Kerala. Heavy rainfall is expected in these areas. Other districts are under a yellow alert. Authorities have urged residents in flood and landslide-prone regions to stay alert.

The Economic Times

Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwaves

The India Meteorological Department will soon update its heatwave warning criteria. Current parameters do not suit India's geography, causing issues in states like Kerala. This revision aims to improve the accuracy of heatwave declarations. New criteria will be finalized after consulting the Disaster Management Authority. This change comes as Kerala…

The Economic Times

Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 26: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26. The India Meteorological Department announced this on Friday. Favorable climate conditions are developing for the monsoon's onset over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This marks the beginning of the…

The Economic Times

IMD new monsoon forecast system: How AI will allow weather department in predicting rains

The India Meteorological Department has launched an AI-enabled monsoon advance forecasting system and a high-resolution spatial rainfall forecast for Uttar Pradesh. These new services aim to provide farmers and other stakeholders with precise, location-specific weather information up to four weeks in advance, supporting better decision-making across various sectors.

The Economic Times

Delhi-NCR weather: More rain & hailstorm expected on Thursday; Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad also on IMD alert. Check full forecast

Delhi-NCR weather: Delhi and the NCR region saw cloudy skies, light rain, and strong winds on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms. This weather brought some relief from the summer heat. Thunderstorm activity is expected to continue. Temperatures dropped slightly across the…

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Newslaundry

March 5, 2026: Don’t let the ‘moderate’ AQI fool you. Delhi has an ozone problem

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Lodhi Road. While the IMD monitoring system recorded an AQI of 123 at 11 am, our handheld device showed a higher reading of 173 – placing the air quality firmly in the ‘moderate’ category.

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Oct 9, 2025: Is artificial rain an effective measure against pollution or a temporary relief?

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department on Lodhi Road.

The Times of India

Delhi hits 40.1 degrees Celsius: Ridge records hottest day of 2025 so far

The national capital experienced a scorching Wednesday as temperatures soared to unprecedented levels for the season, with the Ridge area recording a blistering maximum of 40.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that several monitoring stations across Delhi…

The Times of India

Places in India that are experiencing extreme heat right now

Currently, several parts of India are experiencing intense heat, with temperatures rising significantly above the seasonal average. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and weather reports, heatwave conditions have set in across multiple states, especially in eastern and western India, earlier than expected. This premature heatwave, influenced by factors…

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Dynamite News

Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 29.5 deg C; air quality 'poor'

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the day's minimum temperature settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius while the humidity levels oscillated between 13 and 63 per cent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal: Snowfall, widespread rain across state; IMD predicts more to follow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that snowfall in the upper reaches will continue. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Cold wave continues; Srinagar records minimum of 2.0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday

Earlier, on February 15, IMD Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Kashmir Valley continues to experience winter chill

The maximum temperature in Srinagar is expected to remain at 15 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is forecasted to be at 2 degrees Celsius. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Light rains in Delhi, more predicted during day

Light rain drizzled over the national capital overnight, with the weather department predicting more thunderstorm and rain on Tuesday as well. The minimum temperature was recorded at 12.8 degrees Celsius, 4.4 notches above normal for this time of the season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The humidity level…

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J-K: Restoration work underway at Gurez-Bandipora road and Dawar-Tulail road

The Kashmir valley has been covered under a thick blanket of snow for the past several days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cold wave grips Jammu and Kashmir; Doda continues to receive snowfall

As Jammu and Kashmir experiences 'Chillai Kalan,' a 40-day period of harsh winter, the Bhalessa area of Doda transformed into a winter wonderland following a fresh spell of snowfall" snowfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

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